{"id":52,"date":"2023-03-02T10:41:00","date_gmt":"2023-03-02T18:41:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hexagoncenter.org\/spotlight\/?p=52"},"modified":"2024-03-11T15:31:35","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T22:31:35","slug":"mobile-phishing-attacks-saw-record-high-in-2022","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/hexagoncenter.org\/spotlight\/mobile-phishing-attacks-saw-record-high-in-2022\/","title":{"rendered":"Mobile Phishing Attacks Saw Record High in 2022"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Phishing attacks are a type of cyber attack where attackers try to trick users into revealing sensitive information such as login credentials, financial information, or personal information by posing as a trustworthy entity. Mobile phishing attacks occur when these attacks are specifically targeted at mobile devices such as smartphones or tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile phishing attacks have been on the rise in recent years, as more and more people use mobile devices to access their online accounts and conduct financial transactions. According to a report by Lookout, a mobile security company, mobile phishing attacks increased by 37% in 2021 compared to the previous year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Mobile phishing attacks can take many forms, including text messages, social media messages, and fake mobile apps. Attackers often use social engineering techniques to trick users into clicking on a malicious link or downloading a fake app, which can then be used to steal sensitive information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To protect against mobile phishing attacks, users should be cautious when clicking on links or downloading apps, especially if they are not familiar with the sender or the app developer. 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